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Clinical Medicine Journal, Vol.4, No.1, Mar. 2018, Pub. Date: May 24, 2018
Knowledge and Skills Among Health Care Providers of Complementary and Alternative Medicine “Herbal Medicines” Within Oncology Health Care Setting
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Authors
[01] Amna Abunawas Al Mehairi, Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
[02] Nezar Ahmed Salim, Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
[03] Mohammed Ghassan Tuffaha, Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abstract
Introduction: Herbal Medicine is one of many forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) which is used in the treatment of cancer and the management of its symptoms. Objectives: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become widespread in many areas of the world, its uses vary from one place to another depending on the native’s background and cultural believes. Herbal medicine is considered as one of the most CAM types used to treat cancer disorders. The aim of this review is to explore the essential knowledge and skills of utilizing herbal medicine by health care providers in the benefit of cancer patients. Methods: A comprehensive search was done by using Science Direct, CINHAL, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Twenty two articles were met the inclusion criteria, the articles were found between 2006-2013. Articles represent the phenomena of interest. Results: There are nine competencies that should be considered by any oncology health care institution to improve health care provider knowledge and skills toward herbal medicine. These competencies are: ability to utilize knowledge from different resources, communication skills, time management skills, risk management, ability to deal with cultural and ethnic diversity, evidence-based practice, knowledge about institution/ country rule and regulations, knowledge on medical herbs indication, contraindication, side effect, and possible interactions, predictors for herbal medicine users. Conclusion: all health care provider who are attentive to utilize herbal medicine in their treatment approach should master herbal medicine related competencies before considering using it on patients. In addition, these competencies must be revalidated on regular basis. Oncology health care institutions are required to set guidelines and build regulations to control herbal medicine uses to ensure safe practice. On the international level, health regulation authority such as the FDA should set group of guidelines including legal responsibilities to control herbal medicine practice.
Keywords
Herbal, Cancer, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Skills and Knowledge
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